Litigation Paralegal

ANDERLINI AND MCSWEENEY LLP; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDERLINI AND MCSWEENEY LLP is seeking a highly skilled litigation paralegal to support our trial team in the San Mateo, CA area. You will coordinate all phases of litigation, including discovery, drafting, and research, ensuring timely case management and client communication.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of litigation experience, a paralegal certification, strong research and writing skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Paralegal degree or certification from accredited program.
• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple cases independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation, including trial, mediation, arbitration, and depositions
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis and other databases to support case preparation
• Organize, maintain, and manage case files and discovery materials
• Prepare and summarize discovery responses, pleadings, motions , witness files, and exhibits for trial
• Communicate directly with clients to provide case updates and gather necessary information
• Coordinate with opposing counsel, courts, and third parties to ensure timely case management
• Track and maintain billable hours

Skills

Litigation support

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Case management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Paralegal certification

Tools

LexisNexis

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Litigation paralegal to be the backbone of our litigation team. You will be responsible for the coordination of all the details before, during and after trial. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process including discovery, legal document drafting and legal research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation, including trial, mediation, arbitration, and depositions
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis and other databases to support case preparation
• Organize, maintain, and manage case files and discovery materials
• Prepare and summarize discovery responses, pleadings, motions , witness files, and exhibits for trial
• Communicate directly with clients to provide case updates and gather necessary information
• Coordinate with opposing counsel, courts, and third parties to ensure timely case management
• Track and maintain billable hours

Requirements

• 2+ years of litigation experience in a law firm setting as a Paralegal
• Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university
• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Exceptional attention to detail, initiative, and time management
• Ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Respect for confidentiality and discretion